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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,216.71 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,216.71 and 508.72 is: 702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,216.71 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,216.71 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,216.71 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 618,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,964.71/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.15

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